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Hannah Catherine Fromdahl & Patrick Edward Seibert Jr.

Hannah and Patrick were married at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on June 14, 2025.
exterior of the Southern Hotel

Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Southern Hotel?

Historian Tom McGehee dives into the storied history of Mobile's Southern Hotel located at the corner of Water and Conti streets.

Ask McGehee: What happened to the auditorium atop the Battle House?

Historian Tom McGehee walks through the old auditorium atop downtown Mobile's Battle House Hotel in the early 1900s.

When Oscar Wilde Visited Mobile

Famed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde’s visit to the Port City was worth the price of admission.

Maiben Mackenzie Mitchell & Jaimason Kalamar Nelson

Maiben and Jaimason were united in marriage the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa on December 28, 2024.
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Mobile Muffulettas

Mobile Muffulettas from the Battle House Hotel are made to be held (and eaten) during the Mardi Gras action.

Don’t Rain on Our Parade

A close-knit group of Mardi Gras lovers can always be found on Battle House balcony on Fat Tuesday, no matter the weather.

Happy Flowers

Wedding flowers find a new purpose after the ceremony is over, thanks to Mobile native Debbie Richards.

Ask McGehee: Where did the name of the Leinkauf historic district originate?

That designated district, located south of Government Street, is named for the historic public school located on Church Street.

Ask McGehee: Who designed Mobile’s Battle House Hotel?

Although routinely missing from a list of his creations, the Battle House Hotel was designed by renowned architect Frank Mills Andrews in 1906.

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